Consumer View: Can a public servant afford an EV?

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This week, we spoke to Fatai Malik, a public servant working for the Nigerian government. While Mr Malik would want to buy an electric vehicle, he cannot afford to do so due to his low income. But this does not dim his dream of one day owning an EV. “I hope my savings will be able to afford me an electric vehicle in the future,” he tells Mobility Rising in an interview. 

• Nigeria has an estimated five million civil servants across all levels of government. Across Africa, the government is the single largest employer, forming a critical consumer base.  

• The West African country has one of the highest EV prices in Africa, as well as high loan interest rates. In addition to its chronic power supply issues and scarcity of charging stations, EV ownership is a daily struggle. Despite this, EV sales are gradually growing, and demand is expected to rise further.  

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